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Construction on South 1st Street is set to shut down lanes Monday, and nearby business owners say they received no direct notice from the city about the upcoming project.Watch the story here: South 1st Street construction set to shut down lanes Monday, leaving nearby businesses...
Project Lifeforce is a community-funded nonprofit offering free camps that teach children reading, financial literacy, and business skills to help them become young leaders.. The program assesses each child's reading level at the start of camp, with participants advancing 2 or 3...
SpaceX tax abatement deal in Grimes County draws scrutiny from Grimes County residentsWatch the full story here: Jobs versus trust: Grimes County residents concerned about approved SpaceX tax abatementDetails of a tax abatement agreement between Grimes County leaders and SpaceX...
WACO, Texas (FOX 44) -- The Midway 12U All-Stars opened the Little League District 9 Championship doubleheader against Salado with a dominant 15-1 run-rule victory in four innings in Game 1. Midway completed the sweep with a 13-1 victory in Game 2, securing the District 9...
WACO, Texas (FOX 44) - The best youth golf tournament in Texas, the Texas Youth Classic, is returning for a second-straight year - and FOX 44 is once again the proud official media sponsor! The event spans from Tuesday, June 30th to July 1st, with registration open until this...
WACO, Texas (FOX 44) - The best of the best youth golfers in this region will call Central Texas home with the return of the Texas Youth Classic to the Waco area next week! For more information about this event, you can watch our interview above. If you would like to register...
Jonathan Tchamwa Tchatchoua is back with the Baylor Bears.Instead of on the court, the former national champion has been named as an assistant coach for Baylor men's basketball.Jonathan Tchamwa Tchatchoua reunites with head coach Scott Drew as Tchatchoua was a member of the...
Waco, TX (FOX 44) - Thousands of dancing enthusiasts gathered for the 75th annual National Square Dance Convention in Waco! People came together in a lively celebration of camaraderie, music, and traditions that keep the dance alive. It wasn't just Texans who came to do-si-do -...
WACO, Texas (FOX 44) - Keep Waco Beautiful is inviting the community to join its Summer Shoreline Cleanup to prepare for the Greater Waco Chamber of Commerce's TriWaco event. All volunteers will be walking the shoreline along the Brazos River from 9 a.m. - 11 a.m. on Saturday,...
CENTRAL TEXAS (FOX 44) - If you know someone in McLennan, Bell, Coryell, or Falls County who could use a helping hand with home improvements or repairs, you can nominate them for the Love Thy Neighbor home improvement giveaway program! Gage Construction is giving back, and...
HILL COUNTY, Texas (FOX 44) - Hill County has issued a Local Declaration of Disaster due to the growing threat of the New World Screwworm. The Declaration was issued on Tuesday by Hill County Judge Shane Brassell and Hill County Commissioners Court, according to Hill County...
In 2025 I did a story on the shortage of officials in Central Texas. To see if any changes have been made, I went to MCC where a class of Intro to Football is held for new officials.Watch the full story here: Central Texas referees hold classes at MCC for new officialsThe class...
McALLEN As the New World screwworm continues to infiltrate livestock and other animals in Texas, many have been asking how the parasitic fly landed here to begin with.Last week, the Texas Animal Health Commission identified a potential cause: small wildlife and rodents like...
The Calvert Police Department is asking for the public's help after someone slashed tires on several patrol vehicles early Saturday morning. Watch the full story here: Calvert police ask for public's help after patrol vehicles vandalized overnightPolice Chief Cedric Watson said...
Welcome to the NBA, Cameron Carr.The former Baylor Alumnus was selected by the Los Angeles Lakers as the 24th overall pick.Carr was a big part of the Baylor Bears this past season averaging 18.9 points, 5.8 rebounds and 2.6 assists per game.He now becomes the 29th Baylor player...
The Hill County Commissioners Court meeting took place and discussed data centers. One local resident said she still has concerns about a data center coming to her backyard. The next meeting will be held on Tuesday, June 30th at 8:30 a.m. at the Hillsboro Courthouse The 12...
Baylor baseball will play in the 2027 Amegy Bank College Baseball Series at Globe Life Field, the home of the Texas Rangers.The other teams that join the tournament alongside Baylor are Arkansas, Iowa, Oklahoma State, Oregon and Oregon State.This will be the third appearance in...
Central Texas residents joined others from across the state at the capitol to testify about water usage by data centers, as state agencies acknowledged they have limited information on the issue.Watch the story here: Central Texas residents testify at state capitol on data...
WACO, Texas (FOX 44) - Even though it's mid-June, it's not too early to be thinking about back-to-school! The Waco Police Department has an event coming soon to help with school supplies. For more information, you can watch our interview above.
Two businesses on Waco's 25th Street The Carpenters Daughters and Project Lifeforce were hit hard by last Sunday's heavy rain, with floodwaters strong enough to rip a bolted gate from a wall and wash away a picnic table. Justine Lisa, owner of The Carpenters Daughters, found 3...
TEXAS (FOX 44) - A Travis County judge has sided with a McLennan County Justice of the Peace who refused to marry gay couples and sued the State Commission on Judicial Conduct (SCJC) for disciplining her for her choice. The state’s judicial oversight agency must pay $640,000 to...
UPDATE:The Bryan Police Department now says southbound lanes are reopened.ORIGINAL:Two people are in custody after a pursuit in which Brazos County Sheriff's Office deputies were fired upon.The incident began when a deputy initiated a traffic stop. The vehicle fled, and during...
Corpus Christi got welcome news Tuesday when the citys projected water emergency was delayed to September 2027 after recent rains boosted some of the regions reservoirs.The city was initially bracing for a Level 1 emergency the point when water demand is projected to be six...
Bruceville-Eddy, Tx (FOX 44) - A 47-year-old construction company owner has been charged with theft over work not completed at a Bruceville Eddy RV park. Loyed Clayton Yost was arrested by Bruceville Eddy police and booked into the McLennan County Jail Monday night. A complaint...
The Belton Fire Department is investigating the cause of an early morning house fire that destroyed a home in the 1000 block of Sharon Drive. Five residents escaped the blaze uninjured, but two pets died as the home was declared a total loss.Firefighters received the emergency...
Midway ISD announces Ben Basden as the new head baseball coach.Basden has been the pitching coach and assistant baseball coach at Midway for the past 11 seasons.In 2025, Basden was named the assistant coach of the year in 2025 by the National High School Baseball Coaches...
WACO, Texas (FOX 44) - We're headed into the dog days of summer, which means very warm temps - but it's also the quintessential time to enjoy some baseball! For more information on what to expect with the Waco Woolly Wranglers, you can watch our interview above.
On Tuesday, during the Hill County Commissioners Court, two emergency service district members resigned. Former President of the ESD Gregory Brown and former treasurer Chad Wilson presented their resignation to the commissioners board.Last Thursday, Vice President Jimmy Johnson...
WACO, Texas (FOX 44) -- The Midway winning legacy is set to continue on the baseball diamond with longtime Panthers' assistant Ben Basden assuming the head coaching role following the departure of Eddie Cornblum, Midway ISD announced in a press release on Tuesday. Coach Basden...
Last year, Texas became the first state to require warning labels on thousands of food and beverages containing common 44 dyes or additives, cleared the way for ivermectin to be sold without a prescription and approved a $3 billion fund for dementia research. All three were...
Temple Mall is temporarily closed after fire inspectors found multiple safety violations, including broken sprinkler systems, malfunctioning fire alarms, damaged exit components and electrical hazards.Watch Full Story Here: Temple Mall closes over fire and safety violationsThe...
Donnie Samford is asking the City of Franklin to install stop signs at the intersection of Ripley and Glass Street, saying drivers regularly pass through without slowing down. Watch the full story here: Franklin resident pushes for stop signs at Ripley and Glass Street...
Heavy rain Sunday night caused flash flooding on I-35 and its service roads near Waco and leaving drivers stranded Justin Louviere who was driving from Plano to Round Rock, was trapped on the service road as Flat Creek rose on both sides of him, saying he was ready to abandon...
WACO, Texas (FOX 44) - Every week, FOX 44 will be featuring a furry friend up for adoption through the Humane Society of Central Texas. You can take a look at Jessie in the video above! If you're thinking about adopting this furry friend, you can contact the Humane Society of...
New extension agent tackles screwworm threat and youth programs in Madison CountyWatch the full story here: A battle for the cattle: new Madison County extension agent tackles agriculture threats and youth programsShannon Dietz, a new extension agent from Prairie View A&M, is...
A month after voters approved a new bond for Temple College, the college's president is addressing community questions about why another bond was needed so soon after one passed in 2021.Watch the story here: Temple College president explains where bond tax dollars are going...
McGregor, TX (FOX 44) - The McGregor City Council discussed the potential sale of city-owned land during an executive session, with talks centered on two proposed development projects that could shape the city's future growth. Discussions focused on the potential disposition of...
By Arden Berry | Arts & Life Editor Due to a timing conflict with the July 19 World Cup final, The La Fiera de Ojinaga and Los Pescadores del Río Conchos concert will be rescheduled to April 11, 2027. Jason Cook, Baylor vice president of marketing and communications, said the...
Many homeowners in Central Texas are discovering their standard insurance doesn't cover flood damage sometimes too late.Watch Full Story Here: Avoiding damage debt: What Central Texas homeowners should know about flood insuranceTio Gonzales knows the feeling well. The Hewitt...
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